Information On Cruising The Great Loop

Our guest host this week is Jerry Nessenson, President of AGLCA Commander Sponsor, ValvTect Petroleum.  Jerry will be talking about the fact that new fuels require new winterizing additives

This week our gues host is Capt. Patti Moore of Sea Sense. She will be telling us about her recent trip from Hammond, IN to Green Turtle Bay in KY. Sea Sense is an AGLCA Sponsor, and Capt. Patti will give us an update on the river depths, currents, anchorages and marinas.

This Friday, our Guest Hosts will be Mike Ahart, News Editor for Waterway Guide Publications, and the famous fern of Hoppies Marina. We will be discussing the status of Hoppies Marina and the shoaling issue on the Mississippi River.

Our Guest Host this week is Capt. Gene Schnagl. Gene and his wife, Kathy, are AGLCA Harbor Hosts for Milwaukee. Today’s show will feature cruising and visiting in that wonderful city.   

This Friday our Guest Host will be Capt. Patrick Hopkins. Capt. Hopkins was on the first leg of the journey of The Greatest Loop by Beneteau, from Annapolis to New York City. He is also in charge of technical assistance to her different crews until she completes the Great Loop.

This is a replay of a show from last spring, featuring Joe & Mary Beth Amelia. The show focuses on sailing the Loop, as opposed to cruising the Loop. The special considerations for those people who want to do the Loop in a sailboat are discussed, things like stepping the mast and special skills needed. . If you are a sailor plannin on doing the Loop, this is a show you don't want to miss!

This week Curtis Stokes returns as our Guest Host. Last week Curtis gave us tips on buying a boat. This week he will tell us how to go about selling our boat.

Our Guest Host this week is Curtis Stokes of Curtis Stokes & Associates. Curtis will be giving us some helpful tips on what to look for when buying a boat.

This week, we welcome back Captain Bob Kunath as our Guest Host. Bob will be talking about cruising Lake Michigan. The show,will be chock full of information on great anchorages, marinas, restaurants, and attractions, as well as practicle cruising tips. Don't miss this one!

It’s that time of year when our annual Loopers are approaching or in the Canadian Waterways, so we thought it would be advantageous to learn more about the beautiful Georgian Bay. Our guest this week is Harbor Host for that area, John Morrison. John will talk about the two different routes to cruise the Bay

This Friday we will be rebroadcasting a show which orginally aired in June of 2011. It features Mary Kay Vrba of Dutchess County Tourism discussing things to do and see when cruising the Hudson Valley in New York State. This show is a must-listen for all Loopers who are currently cruising this area, or who are about to.  

Our Guest Host will be capt. Sterling Kennedy. Capt. Kennedy will give us all the info on where to stop, where to eat and what sights are not to be missed along the Erie Canal.

Our Guest Host this week, Capt. Bob Kunath, will give us much valuable information on cruising these two Canadian waterways. He will be discussing history, interesting stops, navigation tips, locking and more. Don't miss this one!

This is a replay of one of our most popular shows featuring Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell. They will be discussing ways to improve your relationship with your "Cruising" partner.

Brian Stratton, Director of the NYS Canal Corporation and John Callahan, Deputy Director will be our guests to discuss the current status of the Erie Canal.

Our Guest Host this week will be David Grill, NY Harbor Host, who will talk about  cruising New York Harbor and around Staten Island.

This week our Guest Hosts are Richard and Carol Nick, Harbor Hosts for cape May, NJ,

Our Guest hosts this week are Carol and Richard Nick.

This week our Guests Hosts are Ron and Eva Stob. They will discuss the early days of the organization and their own Great Loop cruise.